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As part of his UKC video series, Steve Long shows us how to deal with a stuck second using an 'assisted hoist'

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Have you put the right photo with the article? I'm fairly sure the photo is illustrating an unassisted hoist.

In reply to pishmishy: I was going to say that.Definatley the wrong photo.John

In reply to UKC Articles: if you are using half ropes is it okay to use both together or just use one?

thanks

In reply to franksnb: one is fine and easier.

In reply to UKC Articles: I always thought that was why you carried a knife.

In reply to UKC Articles:
Great technique but a good idea if you've discussed it first!

With the best will in the world, a crab dangling down on a loop to a frightened partner skulking under an overhang with words blowing around in the wind and the sea crashng below is not the best place to try it for the first time!

In reply to simondgee: thanks

Great Video! Thank you very much.
Even though it is a little fast in some sections, but hey, I watched it several times .
One question: What knot would you use for tieing off the belay device? I just read in the book from Duane Raleigh and Mike Clelland and they suppose a Mule knot. I did this one but with an eight at the end. Will this do for the assisted hoist?

Thanks in advance,

Felix

In reply to Babika:

Its a rescue technique - you're hardly likely to discuss it first.

In reply to el_gato:

Mule knot is right.